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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Kerala backwatersby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kerala backwaters by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel via Kunnumma

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    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus bus
    3. Walk from Chertala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    3h 8m

  2. Train, travel via Turavur

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Turavurtrain train 16342 / ...
    2. Walk from Turavur to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    3h 45m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRV - COK
    2. Walk from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    2h 55m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mulanturuttitrain train 16304
    2. Walk from Mulanturutti to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    4h 13m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Ernakulam, Kerala
    2. Walk from Ernakulam, Kerala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    5h 27m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,986Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kerala backwaters, Kerala, India?

There is no direct connection from Thiruvananthapuram to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the bus to Ambalapuzha, take the bus to Chertala, then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kerala backwaters via Turavur in around 3h 45m.

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